Connie was born Dec. 28, 1945, in Lawton, Okla., a daughter of Leonard and Thelma (Mickolatcher) Smoker.

She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1963 and attended Western Michigan University for two years.

On Nov. 27, 1965, Connie married Jerome Tanguay at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis.

Connie was a mother devoted to passing along her Christian faith to her family. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson and enjoyed singing in the St. Joseph's adult choir. Connie also sang with the Christian Faith Singers and the interdenominational choir. Connie was a source for purchasing religious articles such as rosaries, crucifixes and sacramental goods for the members of St. Joseph Parish.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jim and Steve.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1660 Endl Blvd., Fort Atkinson, with Father Brian Wilk celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Atkinson, with the parish rosary at 6:30 p.m. and continued visitation after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at the church until the time of the funeral Mass.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to St. Joseph Catholic Church.